Breakaway training is needed where members of your workforce might be particularly vulnerable. This course helps lone workers develop an understanding of any use of force in their setting including skills necessary to breakaway. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 states that an employer has to protect the safety of employees, temporary and agency staff and applies even when an employee is working off-site.
What you'll learn.
The course includes developing their:
- Dynamic risk assessment skills,
- Strong conflict management skills and,
- Knowledge of breakaway and defensive strategies appropriate to any working environment.
Who is Breakaway Training for?
Lone worker training is ideal for those who:
- Work in the community,
- Work unsociable hours,
- Work in isolation on site or,
- Have times when they are left on their own in a premises.
What are the learning outcomes?
- Recognise the risks associated with lone working
- Perform dynamic risk assessments
- Use communication to solve problems and reduce the likelihood of conflict
- Recognise the factors that influence human responses in conflict situations
- Assess and reduce risks in conflict situations
- Communicate effectively and de-escalate conflict in emotive situations
- Follow good practice after conflict situations
- Understand the law relating to physical intervention and self defence
- Demonstrate defensive techniques including defence from various grabs and strikes
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